Import duty on crackers & baked snacks in the UK

HS code

1905.90

UK codes

UK import duty

Varies by line

UK VAT

0% / 20%

Source: UK Global Tariff (HMRC Trade Tariff service) · checked 2026-10-31

Bread, crackers and other baked goods not covered by narrower lines are 1905.90.

UK commodity codes under 1905.90

UK commodity code	Description	Import duty	VAT
1905 90 10 00	Matzos	2% + £13 / 100 kg	0%
1905 90 20	Communion wafers, empty cachets of a kind suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products 2 full 10-digit codes 1905 90 20 10 — Communion wafers, empty cachets of a kind suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products › Rice paper 1905 90 20 90 — Communion wafers, empty cachets of a kind suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products › Other	4% + £50 / 100 kg	0%
1905 90 30 00	Other › Bread, not containing added honey, eggs, cheese or fruit, and containing by weight in the dry matter state not more than 5 % of sugars and not more than 5 % of fat	8%	0%
1905 90 45 00	Other › Biscuits	8%	20%or 0% (VAT zero rate)
1905 90 55 00	Other › Extruded or expanded products, savoury or salted	8%	20%or 0% (VAT zero rate)
1905 90 70 00	Other › Other › Containing 5 % or more, by weight, of sucrose, invert sugar or isoglucose	8%	20%or 0% (VAT zero rate)
1905 90 80 00	Other › Other › Other	8%	20%or 0% (VAT zero rate)

Import duty on crackers & baked snacks by country

Import into the US

Free – 4.5%

See HTS codes ›

Import into the UK

Varies by line

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Import into the EU

Varies by line

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How UK import charges work

The duty shown is the standard rate for goods from countries without a trade deal. Goods from a country with a UK trade agreement may pay less, or nothing, if they meet the rules of origin. A few products from certain countries also pay anti-dumping duties. The UK charges import VAT on the customs value plus shipping, insurance and duty.

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UK duty: 10%

Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the UK commodity code for crackers & baked snacks?

It depends on the product’s details: 7 UK codes sit under HS 1905.90. The table on this page lists each one with its duty.

Q2What is the import duty on crackers & baked snacks in the UK?

Between Varies by line, depending on the exact code. Goods from countries with a trade agreement may pay less if they meet the rules of origin.

Q3Do I pay VAT on imported crackers & baked snacks?

Yes. Import VAT of 0% / 20% applies on top of duty. The UK charges import VAT on the customs value plus shipping, insurance and duty.

Q4Is the UK code the same as the US HTS code?

Only the first 6 digits (1905.90) are the same. The US adds its own digits and rates: see the US HTS code for crackers & baked snacks.

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Classification guidance only, not a binding ruling or customs advice. The right code depends on your product’s exact material, function and construction. For certainty, get an Advance Tariff Ruling from HMRC, or ask a licensed customs broker.